Category Manager

SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an

Assistant Category Manager

who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies for pad-mounted and skidded equipment. This role will focus on optimizing costs, quality, and delivery while improving Supply Chain efficiencies and maintaining supplier relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in development and implementation of category strategy for assigned categories
Identify and engage with internal stakeholders across engineering, design phase and operations to capture category requirements

Assess potential opportunities for categories including spend segmentation, category maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis

In collaboration with Supply Chain management, develop sourcing strategy for categories detailing projects, sourcing levers, timing, resources, and expected benefits

Adapt the strategy as business, market, and economic environments change

Support annual category reviews including updated projects, metrics, strategy, and risk mitigation strategies
Manage relationships with key suppliers

Maintain relationship with suppliers at the appropriate level

Support in the development of and facilitate supplier business reviews

In collaboration with Supply Chain quality management and operating group quality management, monitor supplier’s quality and delivery performance

Leverage supplier relationship to assist Team Members with expedites as needed
Assist with the Financial Success of Category

Assist with the development of strategies to achieve financial and category initiative goals

Assist with the development of pricing strategies for project proposals as requested

Assist with monthly and annual category financial reviews with project information, metrics, forecast and strategy, if applicable

Support material cost reductions for assigned categories
Assist in supplier contract negotiations

Aid in developing negotiation strategy including supplier profiles, commercial negotiations targets, defining switching costs, and building total cost of ownership (TCO)

Closely monitor market drivers affecting the category including raw material pricing and availability, supplier capacity, industry disruptions and new products as applicable.

Responsible for forecasting, reporting, mitigating, and recovery of commodity inflation

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, engineering, or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

Minimum 7 years of experience

Current driver’s license

Knowledge of construction processes, equipment and materials, purchasing processes and procedures

Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills

Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and negotiations skills

Effective communication and presentation skills

Strong organization, planning and decision-making skills

Ability to influence without authority

Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Technical understanding of power conversion technology

Ability to travel up to 20-30%

A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $92,300 - $138,500 . (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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Please make note:
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our

postings

are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.

No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted

without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.